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What is NYC AC § 20-297.4?

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This section outlines the fees and bonding requirements for applicants seeking a license to operate an industrial laundry or engage in industrial laundry delivery. The fees vary based on the number of employees, and a bond is required to ensure compliance with city regulations. Applies to businesses operating industrial laundry services in New York City.

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§ 20-297.4 Fee; bond.

AC § 20-297.4

Editor's note: this section has been amended by L.L. 2025/183, 12/12/2025, eff. 9/8/2026. a. Before the commissioner may issue a license to establish, maintain or operate an industrial laundry, an applicant shall pay a biennial fee and furnish a bond to the commissioner in the amount indicated in the following schedule, depending on the number of persons employed by such applicant: Number of employeesBiennial License feeAmount of bondFive or fewer $340$500Between six and 10$490$500Between 11 and 25$740$500Between 26 and 50$1,240$1,500Between 51 and 75$1,740$2,500Between 76 and 100$1,990$3,000Between 101 and 125$2,240$3,000126 or more$2,740$5,000 b. Before the commissioner may issue a license to establish, maintain or operate a business that engages in industrial laundry delivery, an applicant shall pay a biennial fee of $340 and furnish a bond of $500. c. An applicant furnishing a bond under this section shall execute such bond with two or more sureties or a duly authorized surety company approved by the commissioner and shall make such bond payable to the people of the city. Such bond shall be conditioned on the following: 1. That such applicant will comply with the provisions of this subchapter; and 2. That such applicant will pay to the city any fine, penalty or other obligation within 30 days of its imposition, or any final judgment recovered by any person dealing or trading with such licensee for the loss or conversion of laundry within 30 days from the entry and filing of such judgment. (L.L. 2016/087, 8/3/2016, eff. 1/30/2017; Am. L.L. 2021/080, 7/18/2021, eff. 12/31/2021; Am. L.L. 2021/098, 9/26/2021, eff. 12/31/2021) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2016/087, L.L. 2021/080, L.L. 2021/098, and L.L. 2025/183.

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